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Overview

Have you seen the hot Georgia sun sink behind trees, or fireflies ride in on a summer night's breeze? James has, and he's more than eager to share his love for Atlanta with his neighbor's visiting granddaughter, Addie. Throughout her summer-long stay, Addie checks off her Atlanta Adventurers Checklist to learn all Georgia's capital city has to offer. This endearing story opens readers' eyes to the importance of neighborliness, the beauty of Atlanta, and the bounty of treasures it holds - all which makes Atlantans smile.

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About the Author

Authors Angie Patnode and Mary McGuire are sisters, friends and writing partners. They were inspired to create this book because of their passion for childhood literacy. Angie lives in Atlanta, GA, with Steve, her husband of 11 years. They have two boys, Clayton (9) and Cooper (7), who are always up for more adventures in the Atlanta area! Mary is enjoying newlywed life with her husband, Caleb, in Dallas, TX, where she also teaches first grade.

Illustrator Kathryn Truluck Krogh lives in Roswell, a suburb of Atlanta, GA, with her three children, Chandler (15), Harris (13) and Anna (9). Kathryn has loved drawing and painting for as long as she can remember. She graduated from the University of Georgia in Graphic Design and owns her own business, Krogh Design.

Editorial Reviews

If you're a parent thinking about summer vacation but getting nowhere fast tinkering with a budget weighed down by high gas prices and the heavy economy, you'll want to get a copy of Atlanta Smiles. In lieu of the summer vacation we once looked forward to, the debut picture book by Angie Patnode provides families a long list of smile-inducing alternatives.